RIPA

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 - RIPA

RIPA regulates the way in which investigations are carried out by public bodies.

It updates the law on the interception of communications to take account of technological change such as the growth of the Internet. RIPA also puts other intrusive investigative techniques on a statutory footing for the very first time and provides new powers to help combat the threat posed by rising criminal use of strong encryption and ensures that there is independent judicial oversight of the powers in the Act.

RIPA is consistent with the Human Rights Act 1998 and creates a system of safeguards to ensure compliance with the requirements of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. There are five parts of the Act:

• Part 1 relates to the interception of communications and the acquisition and disclosure of communications data.
• Part II relates to the use of covert surveillance, agents, informants and undercover officers.
• Part III covers the investigation of electronic data protected by encryption.
• Part IV provides for independent judicial oversight of the powers in the Act.
• Part V covers miscellaneous and supplemental matters such as consequential amendments, repeals and interpretation.

RIPA Coordinator

The designated RIPA Coordinator for the London Borough of Haringey under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is:

Anne Woods

Head of Audit and Risk Management
Alexandra House
10 Station Road
Wood Green
N22 7TR

Telephone: 020 8489 5973
Email: Anne.Woods@haringey.gov.uk

Complaints

The 2000 Act established an independent Tribunal to investigate complains. Information about the complaints procedure is obtainable from:

Investigatory Powers Tribunal
PO Box 33220
London
SW1H 9ZQ

Telephone 0207 035 3711

Attached Files

Filename	Filetype	Size
ripa2000.pdf	PDF	451K
ripa procedures - october 2008.pdf	PDF	238K
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Useful External Links

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• office of surveillance commissioners
• investigatory powers complaints tribunal

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